Transcription
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- [luhv in]
- /lʌv ɪn/
- /lʌv ɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [luhv in]
- /lʌv ɪn/
Definitions of love-in word
- noun love-in a usually organized public gathering of people, held as a demonstration of mutual love or in protest against inhumane policies. 1
- noun love-in a gathering at which people express feelings of love, friendship, or physical attraction towards each other 0
- noun love-in an outdoor gathering or demonstration that is a public display or expression of love, unity, etc., as of hippies in the 1960s 0
- noun love-in a display of consensus or unanimity, often staged or forced, or a gathering of persons putting on such a display 0
- noun love-in a social gathering to promote love and feelings of well-being. 0
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Origin of love-in
First appearance:
before 1965 One of the 2% newest English words
1965-70, Americanism; see love, -in3
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Love-in
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
love-in popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for love-in
noun love-in
- strike — to deal a blow or stroke to (a person or thing), as with the fist, a weapon, or a hammer; hit.
- protest — an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation.
- parade — a large public procession, usually including a marching band and often of a festive nature, held in honor of an anniversary, person, event, etc.
- sit-in — any organized protest in which a group of people peacefully occupy and refuse to leave a premises: Sixty students staged a sit-in outside the dean's office.
- march — to touch at the border; border.
Antonyms for love-in
noun love-in
- concealment — Concealment is the state of being hidden or the act of hiding something.
- hiding — the pelt or skin of one of the larger animals (cow, horse, buffalo, etc.), raw or dressed.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
See also
Matching words
- Words starting with l
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- Words starting with lov
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